MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
eml illuminated
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats obstructed ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats obstructed ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside front brake pad(s) wear indicator wiring broken
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 24/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button defective (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside front brake pad(s) wear indicator wiring broken
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 24/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button defective (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Around fuel tank heat shield insecure
Brake pad warning lamp illuminated. Nearside front brake pad wearing sensor wiring broken
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension components corrosion but not considered excessive
Fuel tank strap corrosion but secure
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Park brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside front. From top to reservoir pipe broken/missing (3.5 (a))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Around fuel tank heat shield insecure
Brake pad warning lamp illuminated. Nearside front brake pad wearing sensor wiring broken
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension components corrosion but not considered excessive
Fuel tank strap corrosion but secure
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Park brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust heat shield on fuel tank loose
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine location not known as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Various tears / splits to cords on outer sidewall (205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust heat shield on fuel tank loose
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine location not known as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))
Centre exhaust heatshield loose.
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper getting poor.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner shoulder and across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Rubbed through on wheel. (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust heatshield loose.
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre starting to mis-shape on inner shoulder.
Windscreen wiper getting poor.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
n/s rear tyre worn inner edge
o/s rear tyre worn inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
eml illuminated on dash
fuel light illuminated on dash
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
eml illuminated on dash
fuel light illuminated on dash
n/s rear tyre perished
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
light scratch front screen
rear tyres perished slightly
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
light scratch front screen
rear tyres perished slightly
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
light scratch front screen
small wall damage o/s rear tyre
EGR valve area leaking exhaust gas
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A2?
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RA52 EXN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
Across all 2003 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA52 EXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RA52 EXN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 15 January 2003.
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